Is Southside Elementary School a good school?

Southside Elementary School ranks 931 st of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Southside Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 340 students attended Southside Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Southside Elementary School?

Students at Southside Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Southside Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Southside Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Huntingdon Area Middle School High : Huntingdon Area Senior High School

Southside Elementary School

Summary:

Southside Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 328 students. The school is part of the Huntingdon Area School District, which is ranked 321 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southside Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a ranking between 680 and 1080 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests is generally below the state and district averages, particularly in Math and English Language Arts. In 2023-2024, Southside Elementary School's proficiency rates were 41.9% in Math, 50% in English Language Arts, and 73.7% in Science, compared to the state averages of 40.4%, 53%, and 65.8%, respectively. The school's performance is especially low for White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the bottom 20% and bottom 30% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, respectively, in these subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Standing Stone Elementary School, also part of the Huntingdon Area School District, Southside Elementary School's academic performance is generally lower, with lower proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts. Additionally, when compared to schools in other nearby districts, such as Lewis M. Myers Elementary School in the Bellwood-Antis School District and Frankstown Elementary School in the Hollidaysburg Area School District, Southside Elementary School's performance is significantly lower, particularly in Math and English Language Arts.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

10906 Station Road
Huntingdon, PA 16652-7604

(814) 627-1100

District: Huntingdon Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
931^st of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,981

Students who attend Southside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Huntingdon Area Middle School
High:	Huntingdon Area Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 340

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.4%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Hispanic:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southside Elementary School ranks worse than 61% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.69. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.4%), two or more races (2.9%), Hispanic (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southside Elementary School is 12. (See more...)

Compare Southside Elementary School employs 28.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southside Elementary School is $17,981.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southside Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southside Elementary School 931^st of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Southside Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

White students:

Huntingdon Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Huntingdon Area School District 321^st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southside Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Southside Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	48.79	771^st	1302	40.8%
2004	46.36	839^th	1308	35.9%
2005	50.70	792^nd	1299	39.0%
2006	58.35	756^th	1545	51.1%
2007	63.40	651^st	1555	58.1%
2008	70.78	456^th	1551	70.6%
2009	67.62	530^th	1549	65.8%
2010	59.02	806^th	1579	49.0%
2011	54.99	909^th	1597	43.1%
2012	64.61	709^th	1599	55.7%
2013	46.29	1032^nd	1519	32.1%
2014	41.34	1059^th	1467	27.8%
2015	46.12	930^th	1474	36.9%
2016	52.23	893^rd	1554	42.5%
2017	54.97	837^th	1547	45.9%
2018	40.76	1047^th	1530	31.6%
2019	38.90	1080^th	1544	30.1%
2021	57.90	680^th	1433	52.5%
2022	47.42	937^th	1534	38.9%
2023	42.00	987^th	1534	35.7%
2024	45.69	931^st	1526	39.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southside Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.00	1006^th	1414	28.9%
2024	48.36	821^st	1432	42.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Southside Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	42.68	947^th	1488	36.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Southside Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.79	688^th	1043	34.0%
2024	43.83	577^th	1084	46.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Southside Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	47.19	885^th	1495	40.8%

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Rank History for White students at Southside Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.37	1053^rd	1236	14.8%
2024	25.01	1021^st	1229	16.9%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Southside Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	386	6	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	395
2000	391	6	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	400
2001	388	4	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	394
2002	360	9	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	371
2003	360	9	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	371
2004	351	7	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	359
2005	338	10	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	351
2006	320	10	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	335
2007	314	9	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	331
2008	329	4	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	340
2009	321	3	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	329
2010	330	3	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	336
2011	318	3	1	2	0	0	1	325
2012	363	3	1	2	0	0	2	371
2013	369	1	1	2	0	0	1	374
2014	349	1	3	3	0	0	1	357
2015	353	1	0	3	0	3	5	365
2016	374	1	2	4	0	0	5	386
2017	370	1	2	4	0	0	11	388
2018	366	1	2	6	0	0	10	385
2019	325	0	3	4	0	0	8	340
2020	336	0	1	3	0	0	9	349
2021	302	2	1	4	0	0	8	317
2022	309	1	2	4	0	0	9	325
2023	308	1	2	5	1	0	11	328
2024	321	1	2	5	1	0	10	340

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southside Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	395	22.0	18.0	n/a
2000	400	21.0	19.0	32.3
2001	394	21.5	18.3	31.7
2002	371	27.1	13.7	34
2003	371	27.1	13.7	34
2004	359	26.3	13.7	30.9
2005	351	25.6	13.7	35.9
2006	335	27.2	12.3	49.3
2007	331	25.6	12.9	46.8
2008	340	27.0	12.6	43.5
2009	329	26.5	12.4	42.9
2010	336	25.9	12.9	43.2
2011	325	24.8	13.0	44.3
2012	371	27.5	13.4	44.2
2013	374	28.0	13.3	46.3
2014	357	26.8	13.2	45.9
2015	365	27.0	13.5	47.9
2016	386	29.0	13.3	47.4
2017	388	29.4	13.1	51.8
2018	385	28.9	13.2	47.5
2019	340	29.3	11.5	43.2
2020	349	30.3	11.5	45
2021	317	28.6	11.0	43.5
2022	325	24.7	13.1	45.5
2023	328	30.2	10.8	45.7
2024	340	28.2	12.0	49.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southside Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	395	22.0	18.0	n/a
2000	400	21.0	19.0	32.3
2001	394	21.5	18.3	31.7
2002	371	27.1	13.7	34
2003	371	27.1	13.7	34
2004	359	26.3	13.7	30.9
2005	351	25.6	13.7	35.9
2006	335	27.2	12.3	49.3
2007	331	25.6	12.9	46.8
2008	340	27.0	12.6	43.5
2009	329	26.5	12.4	42.9
2010	336	25.9	12.9	43.2
2011	325	24.8	13.0	44.3
2012	371	27.5	13.4	44.2
2013	374	28.0	13.3	46.3
2014	357	26.8	13.2	45.9
2015	365	27.0	13.5	47.9
2016	386	29.0	13.3	47.4
2017	388	29.4	13.1	51.8
2018	385	28.9	13.2	47.5
2019	340	29.3	11.5	43.2
2020	349	30.3	11.5	45
2021	317	28.6	11.0	43.5
2022	325	24.7	13.1	45.5
2023	328	30.2	10.8	45.7
2024	340	28.2	12.0	49.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Southside Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$904 (6.3%)	$13,337 (93.6%)	$14,242
2020	$649 (4.1%)	$15,216 (95.9%)	$15,865
2021	$13,831 (45.7%)	$16,424 (54.3%)	$30,256
2022	$5,022 (27.9%)	$12,959 (72.1%)	$17,981

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southside Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1080^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 987^th of 1534 Elementary schools	5.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Southside Elementary School)	49.2	63.2	14%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southside Elementary School)	55.8	52.6	3.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Southside Elementary School)	28.8	35.5	6.7%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Southside Elementary School)	72.7	58.4	14.3%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Southside Elementary School)	52.3	41.7	10.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Southside Elementary School)	44.3	31.8	12.5%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Southside Elementary School)	55.8	45.4	10.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Southside Elementary School)	40.4	44.9	4.5%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Southside Elementary School)	72.7	58.4	14.3%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Southside Elementary School)	54.5	46.9	7.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	340	328	3.5%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	4	5	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	325	308	5.2%
Two or More Races	8	11	37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.2%	45.7%	2.5%

Schools Near Southside Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)					PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Southside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10906 Station Road	Huntingdon	16652	Huntingdon County	Huntingdon Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 627-1100	340	28	12.0	49.1%	321 (94.4%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.5%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.9%)	45.7	931^st of 1526 public elementary schools	39.0%		42	987^th of 1534 public elementary schools	35.7%	56	60.0	42.1	23.0		41.9	73.7	73.7	66.0	38.6	46.9		50.0	$17,981	$5,022	$12,959
Standing Stone Elementary School	Public	K-5	10 29th Street	Huntingdon	16652	Huntingdon County	Huntingdon Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 643-0771	407	41	9.8	61.7%	362 (88.9%)	8 (2.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.4%)	54.7	801^st of 1526 public elementary schools	47.5%		53.9	812^th of 1534 public elementary schools	47.1%	11	46.9	52.2	46.7		48.4	73.1	73.1	53.1	47.7	63.4		55.7	$16,622	$5,115	$11,507
Juniata Valley Elementary School	Public	K-5	7855 Juniata Valley Pike	Alexandria	16611	Huntingdon County	Juniata Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 669-4422	302	30	10.0	58.6%	292 (96.7%)	3 (1.0%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	37.8	1036^th of 1526 public elementary schools	32.1%		41.1	1003^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	34.6%	33	46.9	29.2	29.1		34.8	79.2	79.2	54.0	27.1	47.3		43.2	$18,203	$2,154	$16,050
Williamsburg Community Elementary School	Public	K-6	607 Sage Hill Drive	Williamsburg	16693	Blair County	Williamsburg Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 832-2125	240	18	13.1	60.8%	230 (95.8%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	54.8	794^th of 1526 public elementary schools	48.0%		56.7	763^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	50.3%	31	40.9	33.4	35.0	37.5	37.2	87.5	87.5	68.2	50.0	55.0	62.5	60.0	$13,731	$1,475	$12,256
Shirley Township Elementary School	Public	3-5	14188 Second St	Mount Union	17066	Huntingdon County	Mount Union Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 542-9381	270	29	9.4	100.0%	223 (82.6%)	7 (2.6%)	7 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (11.9%)	21.8	1193^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	21.8%		26.6	1156^th of 1534 public elementary schools	24.6%	37	33.7	31.5	27.4		31.0	68.5	68.5	37.8	20.2	21.9		26.6	$16,448	$493	$15,955
Mount Union-Kistler Elementary School	Public	K-2	154 School Street	Mount Union	17066	Huntingdon County	Mount Union Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 542-2595	298	27	11.0	99.7%	252 (84.6%)	5 (1.7%)	10 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (10.4%)								(n/a)													$18,640	$488	$18,152
Frankstown Elementary School	Public	K-6	2463 Reservoir Rd	Hollidaysburg	16648	Blair County	Hollidaysburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 695-4961	603	43	14.0	40.0%	557 (92.4%)	10 (1.7%)	7 (1.2%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	18 (3.0%)	75.1	392^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	74.3%		78.6	314^th of 1534 public elementary schools	79.5%	78	65.6	65.5	58.2	68.9	64.5	86.2	86.2	66.7	54.0	55.7	81.1	63.9	$12,492	$952	$11,540
Lewis M Myers Elementary School	Public	K-4	220 Martin Street	Bellwood	16617	Blair County	Bellwood-Antis School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 742-2272	400	34	11.8	47.0%	386 (96.5%)	3 (0.8%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	65.4	580^th of 1526 public elementary schools	62.0%		65.5	585^th of 1534 public elementary schools	61.9%	5	71.6	37.7			53.5	77.7	77.7	70.3	70.6			70.4	$15,803	$1,868	$13,935
Stone Valley Community Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	13006 Greenwood Road	Huntingdon	16652	Huntingdon County	Stone Valley Community Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(814) 667-2705	87	11	7.9	57.5%	79 (90.8%)	2 (2.3%)	5 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35.5	1063^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	30.3%		49.6	876^th of 1534 public elementary schools	42.9%	187	38.5	21.4	26.7		28.6	85.7	85.7	38.5	57.1	33.4		42.9	$14,847	$2,314	$12,533
Logan Elementary School	Public	K-5	301 Sycamore Street Greenwood	Altoona	16602	Blair County	Altoona Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 946-8370	438	33	13.1	99.3%	369 (84.2%)	24 (5.5%)	7 (1.6%)	7 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (6.6%)	40.7	999^th of 1526 public elementary schools	34.5%		40.8	1007^th of 1534 public elementary schools	34.4%	8	50.0	43.3	30.7		41.2	65.7	65.7	60.5	43.2	37.7		47.2	$13,870	$2,268	$11,602

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